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UK tourist amongst 1st in North Korea for years

First British tourists allowed back into North Korea tell BBC what they saw

But tourism to North Korea is contentious, especially as travellers have been allowed back before aid workers and most Western diplomats, including the UK's. Critics, including Joanna Hosaniak from the Citizens Alliance for North Korean Human Rights, argue these trips mainly benefit the regime.

INSIDER on MSN · 1d

I was one of the first Western tourists to visit North Korea in 5 years. I was surprised we were allowed to see signs of poverty.

Luca Pferdmenges, a travel influencer, was among the first Western tourists to visit North Korea since 2020. He was surprised by what he was shown.

Soy Nómada on MSN · 7h

North Korea Welcomes Tourists for the First Time in Five Years

Despite efforts to revive tourism, North Korea's image as a risky destination remains, potentially limiting interest from Western tourists.

India Blooms on MSN · 20h

North Korea reopens to Western tourists for first time in five years

A group of foreign tourists recently visited North Korea, marking the first entry of a Western team since the secretive nation opened its doors for tourism after a gap of five years since COVID-19 hit it.

The Independent on MSN · 1d

UK tourist amongst first in North Korea for years

UK tourist amongst first in North Korea for years - The group included travellers from the UK, New Zealand, Australia and Canada

South Korea’s Exports Contract

Reuters on MSN · 4h

South Korea's industry minister seeks exemption from Trump's tariffs

South Korea's industry minister requested a tariff exemption in talks with the U.S. administration, Seoul's industry ministry said on Saturday, as Washington moves forward with plans to impose new tariffs.

Bloomberg L.P. · 6h

South Korea’s Exports Contract as Trump’s Tariff Threat Looms

South Korea’s exports contracted in February in another worrying sign for the trade-reliant economy at a time when officials are scrambling to engage the US in hopes of averting a hit from Donald Trump’s tariff campaign.

Yonhap News English on MSN · 6h

Industry minister asks U.S. to exclude S. Korea from new tariff scheme

South Korean Industry Minister Ahn Duk-geun has filed a request with the U.S. government to exclude South Korea from its new tariff plans while discussing expanding bilateral cooperation in various fields,

North Korea resumes missile tests

UPI News on MSN · 20h

North Korea launches strategic cruise missiles in show of nuclear deterrence

North Korea test-fired strategic cruise missiles into the Yellow Sea in a demonstration of Pyongyang's nuclear deterrent capabilities, state-run media said Friday.

The Associated Press on MSN · 1d

North Korea says it performed cruise missile tests, days after it vowed to respond to US threats

North Korea says it has test-fired strategic cruise missiles to demonstrate its nuclear counter-attack capability.

Newsweek on MSN · 1d

North Korea Conducts Cruise Missile Test After Vowing to Counter US Threats

In North Korea on Friday morning local time, the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said in a news release that the "strategic cruise missile launching drill" occurred on

North Korea Sends Over 1,000 Troops

Newsweek · 1d

North Korea Sends Reinforcements to Russia's Kursk

Pyongyang will provide more troops to Russia, who will be deployed to the Kursk region, according to South Korea's intelligence agency.

The Associated Press on MSN · 2d

North Korea appears to have sent more troops to Russia to back its war against Ukraine, Seoul says

South Korea’s spy agency says North Korea appears to have sent additional troops to Russia, after its soldiers deployed on the Russian-Ukraine fronts suffered heavy casualties.

The Washington Post · 1d

North Korea sending more troops to fight for Russia, Seoul says

Ukrainian troops holding positions in Kursk say the North Koreans have reappeared on the battlefield and become even more formidable foes.

North Korea’s $1.5 Billion Heist Puts Crypto World on Notice

PCMag on MSN · 1d

FBI Blames North Korea for Massive $1.4 Billion Cryptocurrency Heist

The FBI has officially linked the $1.4 billion cryptocurrency heist at Bybit to North Korean state-sponsored hackers after security researchers reached the same conclusion. The agency alleges that the infamous North Korean hacking group Lazarus is behind the hack.

The Washington Post · 1d

FBI accuses North Korean-backed hackers of stealing $1.5 billion in crypto from Dubai-based firm

The FBI has accused North Korean-linked hackers of conducting one of the largest known thefts of cryptocurrency — worth some $1.5 billion — from a Dubai-based firm

Bloomberg L.P. · 19h

North Korea’s $1.5 Billion Heist Puts the Crypto World on Notice

As news started spreading about a massive hack on crypto exchange Bybit last Friday, cybersecurity researchers quickly concluded that the era of giant digital-asset heists had entered a new and potentially ruinous phase.

South Korea's Asian Cup bid sets up renewed battle between east and west

South Korea's decision to enter the race for the 2031 Asian Cup hosting rights looks set to reignite a bidding battle between ...

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Why South Korea’s Political Drama Will Produce Waves Overseas

The country's political crisis obscures the fact that South Korea's foreign policy is about to change drastically, writes Ian ...

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The Number of Babies Born in South Korea Last Year Rebounded for First Time in Nearly a Decade

The number of babies born in South Korea has rebounded for the first time in nine years, welcome news for a country grappling ...

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South Korea exports barely grow in February; China shipments hit

South Korea's exports barely grew in February, missing market expectations, with demand in China hurt amid a global tariff ...

South Korea, US Finance Chiefs Discuss Tariffs, Investment, FX, Says Seoul

South Korea's acting President and Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok and U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent discussed tariffs ...

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